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141 Wilson Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada was the permanent home of the Toronto Cricket Club for some thirty eventful years, 1926 - 1957

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U.C.C. Upper Canada College

T.C.C. Toronto Cricket Club

Y.C.C. York Cricket Club

U of T University of Toronto

C.C.A. Canadian Cricket Association (now )

TCSCC Toronto Cricket Skating and Curling Club

T.C.C.C. Trinity College Cricket Club

M.C.C. Marylebone Cricket Club

U of T.C.C. University of Toronto Cricket Club

2 Toronto Cricket Club Preamble:

Cricket came to Canada with the English.

British immigrants to the New World and United Empire Loyalists, who moved north after the American Revolution, brought the game to the village of York in Upper Canada. The time – late 1700’s to early 1800’s.

There is considerable evidence that Cricket was played by English regiments assigned to the garrison of Fort York and elsewhere in Upper Canada during these early years.

There are also references to cricket activity in Guelph, Hamilton, Kingston and Woodstock during this period. However, few matches were arranged between cities as travel was difficult.

First recorded match: 1834 – Toronto C.C. vs. Guelph C.C.

Fig. 1 Toronto (formerly York) in 1878

Toronto Cricket Club 3 Significant Dates for Cricket in Toronto

1827 Barber established the first civilian cricket club – the York Cricket Club. He set the rules/bylaws of the club and officers were elected to run it.

The Toronto Patriot Newspaper “extolled the merits of cricket in Toronto and was delighted to hear of the newly formed club”.

1829 Upper Canada College was established by Lt. Governor John Colbourne (Lord Seaton)

Location: King and Simcoe Streets (NB the Royal Alexandra Theatre is built on part of school’s former site) Staff: included Barber, engaged as writing master and fees collector Students: from the Grammar School and local gentry Fig. 2 George Anthony Barber Curriculum: academic subjects and physical May 18, 1802 activity, i.e. sports such as cricket Birthdate of George Anthony Barber in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England. He subsequently became known as “the Father of Canadian Cricket”

1823-25 Barber, a teacher, assisted Reverend Thomas D. Phillips at a private school in England.

1826 Barber and Phillips emmigrated to York. Phillips became the principal of a York Grammar school, Barber, a master, taught writing and mathematics. The school was located in the Fig. 3 Upper Canada College, King Street vicinity of Jarvis and Adelaide Streets. NB. There is some evidence of an early Cricket field in that area. Once at U.C.C., Barber lost no time in organizing and training interested teachers and students A devotee of Cricket, it was not long before into becoming skilled cricketers, worthy Barber found space, prepared the pitch opponents for members of the Y.C.C. who had and organized teachers and students into a followed Barber to the new school. formidable cricket team.

4 Toronto Cricket Club 1836 Barber changed the name of the York Cricket Club to the Toronto Cricket Club. This reflected the government decision to change the name of the City of York to the City of Toronto. Toronto was the original Inuit name for this early settlement in Upper Canada.

Fig. 4 Celebrating the Annual T.C.C./U.C.C. Match (1957)

1836 U.C.C. Cricket Club established by Barber. That year saw the first annual cricket match between Fig. 6 The Cricket Pitch at U.C.C. Barber’s York Cricket Club and the Upper Canada College Cricket Club. Lt. Governor Francis Bond Head was in attendance and 1839 offered his congratulations at the end of the Poor accounting practices at both U.C.C. and match. Kings College (U of T), whose finances were interconnected, resulted in Barber’s resignation Note: The 150th anniversary of this event was as fee collector, dismissal as writing master and a celebrated at the Toronto Cricket Skating and payment to cover shortages. As the scandal in- Curling Club (TCSCC) in 1977 with honoured volved several prominent people, such as Bishop guest Lt. Governor Pauline McGibbon in John Strachan, it still remains somewhat obscure. attendance. But Barber left U.C.C. and took the T.C.C. with him! This match, now in its 182nd year, continues to be played annually.

Fig. 7 Cricket in Action Fig. 5 TCSCC Honours 150 Years of Cricket Toronto Cricket Club 5 What Happened Next to George Anthony Barber

Fortunately, Barber had already established his 1847 own auditing company which he managed until his First superintendent and secretary of the newly death. formed Board of Education for Toronto

1840-late 1870’s 1858 Auditor of the City of Toronto Resigned as superintendent but remained as secretary until his death in 1879. 1841-1848 Editor of the Commercial Herald During his lifetime, Barber never lost his love of nor enthusiasm for Cricket. He continued to play, until 1844 age 58, officiate and promote the game when and First superintendent of Common (public) Schools wherever possible.

What Happened Next to the Toronto Cricket Club

Fig. 8 T.C.C. Cricketers - circa 1850 Fig. 9 Entrance to Glen Grove Park - on left

No longer based at U.C.C., the T.C.C. began its Cricket fields sprang up as the city grew. For nomadic existence. This continued for the next example, mention is made of Glen Grove Park (west eighty-plus years (1839-1926). side of Yonge St. at Glen Grove Ave) in the village of Eglinton where many journeyed to enjoy these Cricket, lacrosse, popular with the native Canadians, pastimes. The village of Davisville also boasted of a and horseracing were the sports favoured by early cricket pitch. Torontonians. The T.C.C., lacking a permanent home, no doubt made use of these facilities. The cricket field in Etobicoke near the Humber River, present site of Lambton Golf Club, also provided a base and matches with the nearby military garrison.

6 Toronto Cricket Club Fig. 10 Hittite Game on Bloor Street Field - 1851 Fig. 12 Taddle Creek Cricket Field The early games were called “friendlies”. But the competitive spirit was emerging. Under the The popularity of cricket continued to grow over leadership, guidance and inspiration of Barber, the next decades, very much part of the life of the the T.C.C. thrived in spite of lacking a permanent gentry. “The Cricket Ball” was the highlight of the location. season and was always attended by the current Lt. Governor, according to the newspaper of the day. By the 1880’s the city was expanding to the west and property was needed. Part of the Grange estate was now required and the T.C.C. had to move once more.

This time to the University of Toronto campus. For the next years, until the mid-twenties, matches were played on the front campus, the field behind the present Trinity College or on the back campus, current site of Varsity Stadium.

After moving to the University grounds, the T.C.C may have also used the Toronto Lacrosse grounds, for a short period. Fig. 11 The Grange

The 1860’s found the club situated at the Grange, a lovely estate belonging to the Boulton family, near Orde and McCaul Streets. William Boulton, a master at U.C.C, moved there after the death of his father. One of the elite and a lover of sports, he constructed a racetrack with a cricket pitch in the centre and a lacrosse field on the property. The cricket field was known as Taddle Creek.

Fig. 13 University of Toronto Crest

Toronto Cricket Club 7 The Toronto Cricket Club and Trinity College

Sadly, the sport failed to make a comeback after war end. A special game between the T.C.C. and T.C.C.C. in May 1919 in which T.C.C.C. was soundly beaten, proved to be a signal of what was to come.

1925 Hope for revitalization finally ended when Trinity College moved to the present location and became part of the U of T.

Fig. 14 Trinity College - 1852

1852 Trinity College – Queen St. opens its doors

Trinity College officials determine that it would be appropriate to form the Trinity College Cricket Club.

Barber sent his son, George Anthony to teach, coach and to produce a team that could play on equal terms with members of the T.C.C.

During the peak years, fine cricket was played by the students at the college.

However, in the early 1900’s and at the same time as cricket was losing its public following, Trinity Fig. 15 Trinity College - 1925 students were experiencing problems with exam schedules, shorter terms and were not always available to play. Attendance waned. Then came the war years.

The Toronto Cricket Club and the University of Toronto

1869 1906 With cricket the number one sport on campus, U of U of T disbands its Cricket Club. Members of the T forms the U of T Cricket Club club (students) were given honourary memberships in the T.C.C. as long as the club played its games on The popularity of cricket peaked in the late 1800’s university grounds. and early 1900’s. Then interest in the sports of the working class eg. baseball and lacrosse began to In 1926, the T.C.C. moved to Armour Heights. So, take over, evidenced by the shift in press coverage. ended U of T student involvement with the Cricket Club.

8 Toronto Cricket Club The Toronto Cricket Club and the Future

1922 T.C.C. leader Norman O. Seagram with fellow members Edward F. Seagram, Thomas W. Seagram, William G. Gooderham and Robert A. Laidlaw purchased 17 acres of land in the area of Wilson Avenue and Avenue Road for the express purpose of establishing a permanent home for the T.C.C. They invested $65,000 in building the club house and preparing the cricket field.

Fig. 17 In the Bar After the Game

Fig. 16 Under Construction

While active, these gentlemen personally covered the annual deficit. But by the mid 1930’s, it became necessary for the club to sell lots around the perimeter of the property to cover these expenses.

Wisely, in 1928, N. Seagram created a trust to hold title to the property in perpertuity, to ensure the survival of cricket. He named five independent Fig. 18 Ladies at “The Cricket Ball” cricket playing schools as beneficiaries - Appleby College, Ridley College, St. Andrews College, Trinity College School and Upper Canada College. N.B. The terms of the trust were updated to reflect the necessary changes required at the time of amalgamation.

The “new” Toronto Cricket Club soon became a landmark in the fast developing North Toronto.

Members enjoyed the lovely property and the social amenities now available in their first permanent home. Besides the outdoor activities, socializing, theatricals and parties provided many pleasant diversions for young and old. Fig. 19 Comedy, Drama and Music on Stage The war years were difficult with many members serving in the forces. But, cricket was always the mainstay. Toronto Cricket Club 9 Fig. 20 Aerial View of the T.C.C. - circa 1926

Fig. 23 The Fire!

1952 Fire destroyed part of the club house and many archives are lost.

Fig. 21 The T.C.C. Grounds - circa 1926

When the T.C.C. moved to the premises on Wilson Avenue, tennis courts and lawn bowling greens were added to the facilities. T.C.C. hosted the Davis Cup tournament at the time of amalgamation.

Fig. 24 The New Club Under Construction

1957 Amalgamation – Struggling to survive on a seasonal basis, the Club welcomed the opportunity to join the Toronto Skating Club, another seasonal club, and the Toronto Curling Club to form the Toronto Cricket Skating and Curling Club – opening in 1957. Fig. 22 First Permanent Home of the T.C.C.

The Toronto Cricket Club finds a permanent home in Armour Heights, 100 years after the arrival of G.A. Barber in York.

10 Toronto Cricket Club The Toronto Cricket Club Goes International

It should be noted that not all members of the Canadian/Ontario teams who participated in the tours/matches mentioned in this document were members of the T.C.C. Whenever possible, they have been so designated. (see 1844 - Canada vs. U.S.A.)

1840 Members of St. George’s Cricket Club, based in New York City arrived in Toronto expecting a match with the T.C.C.

It was a prank, perpetrated by a certain Mr. Phillpots, T.C.C. member, who was not to be found. After much discussion negotiating and paper work, it was Fig. 25 The Oldest International agreed that a match would be played the following Athletic Event in the World day ($250-a side). The game was attended by Lt. Governor Lord Sydenham and a “goodly number of spectators”. As a gesture of goodwill, the visitors The series ended in 1912 but was revived in 1963. were also invited to a dinner at Ontario House, The trophy awarded is named in honour K.A. Auty, hosted by Lord Sydenham. The British Colonial a Chicago-based cricketer. The event is played paper indicated “New York batsmen were better annually, alternating between Canada and the drilled and played with more unity.” United States.

1843 N.B. This event is the oldest international fixture Members of St. George’s C.C. of New York in Cricket and is considered to be the oldest augmented by players from Philadelphia again international athletic competition in the world. It arrived in Toronto hoping for a match with the T.C.C. predates the America’s Cup (1851), the Ashes (1882) and the modern Olympics (1896). However, the club refused to play as all members of the U.S. team did not belong to the same club. The 1851 visitors had to be content with a match in Hamilton. Eleven “Gentlemen Canadians” born in Canada challenged eleven “Old Country Gentlemen” from 1844 England. A team representing Canada, challenged the United States to a cricket match. On the Canadian team 1859 were 8 members of the T.C.C. G. Parr brought an English Cricket team to Canada. This team was considered to be the first team to The first contest between the two countries took travel internationally for sport. place in New York City, New York against the St. George’s C.C. ($1,000 a side). It was a two-day event. Playing for Canada were Barber, T.C.C., John B. Robinson and Fred French, T.C.C. professional. French’s duties as Club professional included teaching, ground maintenance and some cooking. Bets placed exceeded $100,000 and Canada won by 23 runs.

Toronto Cricket Club 11 1867 1878 An English team, with member Dr. William Gilbert First visit by an Australian team. Team included Grace, one of the “greatest players ever”comes to Charlie Bannerman and W.L. Murdoch, Australian Toronto. greats.

1880 First T.C.C. team goes to England, unofficially, with Manager Dale. The trip was a disaster. Mr. Dale was arrested as a deserter from the British Army. Dr. T.D. Phillips sailed to England to help but to no avail. The tour collapsed.

1886 First visit by a West Indies Team

1887 First official T.C.C. tour to the British “Isles”. Manager, Dr. D.R. Ogden. This tour was considered to have been an “excellent experience” for the team.

1912 International Series with America cancelled Fig. 26 The Famous Dr. W. G. Grace 1913 1868 Storm clouds were gathering in Europe. An English XI returns to challenge the Canadians - Dr. Australian Team toured Canada and the United W.G. Grace, again a member of the team. States. The team included Australian “stars” such as Herbert Collins and Arthur Mailey.

1914-1918 The 1st World War

Following the war, interest in cricket declined noticeably with baseball surging to the front.

1922 Norman Seagram, T.C.C. member, gathered together a strong side and led a successful tour of England. Fig. 27 Cricket on the U of T Front Campus

1872 The Gentlemen of England return to face the Canadians.

This match played September 2-4, took place on the cricket field east of St. George Street and north of College Street (U of T front campus). The immortal Dr. Grace was again part of the team. His score of 142 runs against the T.C.C. stood for over 100 years. Highest individual effort by an English batman in Canada. Fig. 28 Marylebone Cricket Club Crest

12 Toronto Cricket Club physical education expert. The team claimed a major victory, defeating M.C.C. at Lords by 16 runs. The first Canadian win over an English XI.

1937 Marylebone C.C. play at the T.C.C.

1939-1945 The 2nd World War

1951 M.C.C., representing England, vs. Canada at the T.C.C. The Canadian team was chosen by the Fig. 29 Looking East from the Cricket Field with C.C.A. The captain: L. Gunn, T.C.C. member. It was Loretto Abbey in the Distance and NO Houses! a first-class match held over three days. Matches between these teams were also held in Calgary and . The overall winner was England. This 1932 was the first of a series that continues today. Australian team toured Canada. This tour arrived as the country was experiencing the hardships of the depression. Nonetheless, it was a success. On the team was Arthur Mailey, returning for the second time and Donald Bradman. He was to break three Canadian records in play.

Canadian records broken by D. Bradman - 1932 • most centuries in a Canadian season - 15 • most double centuries in a Canadian season - 2 • highest individual score in a Canada season - 260 N.B. This record stood until 1990 when York University student, Maxwell scored 280.

Fig. 31 The First Canadian Junior Team to go Abroad

1957 Canadian Junior Cricket Team tours England - Captain – E. Bracht T.C.C. member

In 1964, Donald King, secretary CCA wrote that Canadian involvement in International Competitions has been greater than realized by many Cricketers.

The T.C.C. and/or its members have played against almost every touring side to visit Canada according Fig. 30 The 1936 Canadian Team to E.A. Wigley, TCSCC member.

Other Relevant Sporting Information 1936 ODI – matches – until just Under the patronage of the Hon. R.C. Matthews, recently, the T.C.C./TCSCC was the only field on a former cabinet minister and cricket supporter, a which these events could be held. Canadian side was assembled to tour England. Test matches – Canada is not permitted to host The captain was W.E.N. Bell. On the team were these events. Norman Seagram, I. Clarke Bell and Lloyd Percival,

Toronto Cricket Club 13 The Toronto Cricket Club and Special Cricket Trophies

Fig. 33 The Atholstan Trophy Fig. 32 The John Ross Robertson Trophy

1. John Ross Robertson Trophy 2. The Atholstan Trophy Philanthropist, John Ross Robertson was born in Hugh Graham was born in Atholstan (now Toronto in 1841. Educated at U.C.C. and more Hinchinbrooke) Quebec in 1848. He lived in interested in reporting than academics, he worked Montreal and became probably the wealthiest for the Globe (later Globe and Mail) after finishing newspaper publisher in Canada. He worked school. tirelessly for and suppoirted numerous charities. He was created Lord Atholstan by King George V in 1866 1917. Started his own paper – The Telegram. It subsequently failed. His close personal friend was Dean Charles E Moyse of McGill University. Dean Moyse also served as 1876 President of the McGill College Cricket Club. In Went to work for the Evening Telegram. Always a 1936 Lord Atholstan donated a cricket trophy in supporter of sport, especially cricket, in 1910 he memory of his friend and to perpetuate his efforts donated the John Ross Robertson Trophy for the in the interest of over a period of Best Club in Canada. many years.

Criteria: The trophy is for “Inter-Provincial Competition in No professionals were to be included on the side Eastern Canada” - namely Quebec and Ontario. C.C.A. to make the selection. Teams are chosen by the respective provincial Subsequently, this trophy became “Emblematic of cricket associations. No doubt there would have the Club Cricket Championship of the Dominion of been T.C.C. members among the players on the Canada”. Ontario teams.

T.C.C. was awarded the honour of being the “Best Club in Canada” 23 times between 1910 and 1957 (amalgamation).

14 Toronto Cricket Club Fig. 35 The Totem Ashes Trophy

4. Totem Ashes Trophy Fig. 34 The K.A. Auty Trophy This trophy is awarded for the series between Canada and England (represented by the Marylebone C.C.) in the years when M.C.C. tours Canada. 3. The K.A. Auty Trophy Karl Andre Auty was born in 1878 and educated in It was initiated in 1951. The matches were played England. He moved to Vancouver, BC, 1909, then at the T.C.C., Calgary and Vancouver that year. See to Chicago in 1915. page 13.

He was an active cricketer until well in his 60’s, The C.C.A. chose the Canadian Team. England president of the Chicago C.C. and Illinois Cricket won the series in Vancouver. To emulate the Association for 25 years. famous Ashes Trophy awarded for the England vs. series, a totem pole from Stanley Park This trophy was awarded for the first time in 1963 was burned and the remaining ashes placed in the when the series between Canada and the United silver cigarette box. Hence the trophy name “Totem States resumed after a hiatus of some 51 years Ashes”. (1912-1963).

The inscription honours the first match in 1844, making it the oldest continuing international sporting competition.

It also honours the memory of the late K.A. Auty, a builder of cricket.

The matches alternate between Canada and the U.S.A. Players are amateur and chosen by the Fig. 36 Typical Plaque respective Cricket associations.

5. Potters Bar C.C. vs. Toronto Cricket Club July 1878 This plaque is representative of those awarded when clubs challenged each other to a match.

Trophies 1 - 4 are presently displayed at the TCSCC.

Toronto Cricket Club 15 Toronto Cricket Club and Cricket Greats

To name every player, administrator, supporter or member of a sports club that has existed for 130 years would be impossible. Thus, it is with the Toronto Cricket Club.

The individuals acknowledged here are but a very, very few of all those who made Cricket the #1 sport in Canada, saw its decline and worked to ensure that it remains part of Canadian sporting life.

Also, included are several Cricket greats from other countries who played a significant role in the life of the T.C.C.

Significant too, is the consistent support and participation of the government officials over the years.

* George Anthony Barber The Father of Canadian Cricket

L. Clarke Bell Fig. 37 TCSCC Cricket Wall of Fame Considered to be one of the finest batsman in Canadian history, T.C.C member, C.C.A. president, Sir Donald Bradman member 1936 Canadian Tour to England. Australian and “world great” batsman, played at the T.C.C. in 1932. It is said in his memoirs that “the * Edgar A. Bracht best players we met were in Toronto”. T.C.C. member, Honourary Member of the TCSCC and Captain of the first Canadian Junior Team (1957) to tour England. He continues to play important administrative roles with Cricket Canada, the Cricket Trust and the TCSCC and is largely responsible for the continuation of the annual T.C.C./U.C.C. match.

Joel Bradbury T.C.C. member and spectacular bowler. In 1854, he defeated the U.S. team taking 9 wickets for 6 runs leading to the lowest innings total in the Canada vs. U.S.A. series to date.

Fig. 38 Sir Donald Bradman “To the Toronto Cricket Club in remembrance of Armour Heights 1932”

16 Toronto Cricket Club Dr. William Gilbert Grace Immortal English Cricketer – one of the greatest players ever!

* Lewis Gunn T.C.C. member and player, responsible for the revival of the Auty Cup event in 1963, contributed to the advancement of cricket in Canada.

Frederick James Heather T.C.C. member, Canadian cricket builder, instituted a school for umpires and developed a junior league for aspiring players

* Donald King Fig. 39 Dr. T.D. Philips - Publisher T.C.C. member, with L. Gunn, was responsible for the revival of the K.A. Auty Cup event in 1963, Dyce Saunders contributed to the advancement of cricket in Canada “Wicked” T.C.C. wicket-keeper, known as the Dean of Cricket, player of note, sat on committee at the * John Laing time the C.C.A. was established, C.A.A. President, T.C.C. member and world class cricketer whose skill Honourary Vice-President of the T.C.C. and the on the field helped maintain cricket popularity in Toronto District Cricket Board. matches with the United States – late 1890’s/early 1900’s * Norman Seagram T.C.C. member and player whose foresight, wisdom George G.S. Lindsey and drive allowed for the purchase of property and Part of the 1887 Canadian Tour to England to learn the building of the club house on Wilson Avenue about the game on English fields, opened a new era that finally provided a permanent home for the for cricket at home – making it a game for everyone, Toronto Cricket Club. Honourary President – not just the elite. Toronto and District Cricket Council. He was also responsible for establishing the trust that protects Hon. R.C. Matthews the Cricket grounds in perpetuity. T.C.C. member whose continued patronage and support was invaluable to cricket in the 1930’s. John Ross Robertson Philanthropist who loved sport especially cricket. Robert C. McCullough Donator of the trophy for the Best Club in Canada. T.C.C member with John E. Hall, secretary CCA, wrote 60 Years of Canadian Cricket - Introduction by John B. Robinson G.S. Lindsey. U.C.C. cricketer in 1836, played in the first T.C.C./U.C.C. match, influenced and ensured Ross McKenzie cricket remained an important part of U.C.C., a T.C.C. member, hurled a ball 140 yds, 9”. 1872, contemporary and supporter of George Barber. He record stood for 20 years until English cricketer also encouraged the T.C.C. to become part of the Percival made the distance of 140 yds, 2 ft! Toronto Athletic Club in the 1890’s. This club was situated on College St. near U of T and the cricket Dr. T.D. Phillips fields. The membership is unconfirmed. Came to Canada with George Barber as grammar school principal, later a master at U.C.C., involved Charles D. Wilson with cricket in the developing years, edited the A keen supporter of Cricket in Ontario for over 50 Canadian Cricket Guide for three years. years, Charles worked with L. Gunn and D. King on the revitalized U.S. vs. Canada series (1963) and the Canadian National Cricket Championships * Members of the Cricket Wall of Fame established in 1947.

Toronto Cricket Club 17 Other T.C.C. Highlights

Fig. 40 The “Old” Canadian Flag

1867 Fig. 42 The Daft Team Confederation! Sir John A. McDonald, first Prime Minister of Canada, declares Cricket Canada’s 1879 National Sport. Richard Daft brought his team to Canada in 1879. All the players were professional. Several matches were played in Toronto and London and a fifth in Hamilton against 22 Native Canadians in each case. It would be 85 years before Canada would face another professional team (1964) on the former T.C.C. grounds.

1892 Canadian Cricket Association formed (C.C.A.) now Cricket Canada (based in Toronto)

Fig. 43 Canadian Cricket Association Logo

Fig. 41 Toronto Celebrates Queen Victoria’s Birthday

1879 The City of Toronto celebrates Queen Victoria’s birthday with cricket, lacrosse and races.

Fig. 44 Olympic Games Belgium

1920 Cricket at the 1920 Olympic Games, Antwerp, Belgium. Cricket was an official sport at these Games. Norman Seagram, T.C.C. member played on the Canadian Team.

18 Toronto Cricket Club Other T.C.C. Highlights

1947 Canadian National Cricket Championships were instituted in 1947. Teams to be chosen by the respective Provincial Associations. Ontario won the first event and have captured the title 10 times in the ensuing years.

Fig. 45 Cricket vs. Baseball Fig. 46 Cricket Canada Logo

1937 The Toronto Maple Leaf Baseball team visits the T.C.C. to learn what cricket is all about.

1957 Toronto Cricket Skating and Curling Club

Fig. 47 The Second and Final Home to the Toronto Cricket Club

Toronto Cricket Club 19 FIGURES

Cover Toronto Cricket Club 1926 - TCSCC Archives Fig. 23 The Fire - TCSCC Archives Fig. 1 Toronto in 1878 - York County Atlas Fig. 24 Under Construction - TCSCC Archives Fig. 2 George Anthony Barber - TCSCC Archives Fig. 25 Oldest International Event - TCSCC Archives Fig. 3 Upper Canada College - Toronto, a Pictorial Fig. 26 Dr. W.G. Grace - TCSCC Archives Record, 1813-1882 Fig. 27 U of T Campus - K.A. Auty Collection Fig. 4 Anniversary of the Annual T.C.C/U.C.C. Match Fig. 28 Marylebone Cricket Club Crest - Wikipedia - TCSCC Archives Fig. 29 Looking East - TCSCC Archives Fig. 5 150 Years of Cricket - TCSCC Archives Fig. 30 1936 Canadian Team - TCSCC Archives Fig. 6 U.C.C Playing Field - torontoist.com, Wicket Fig. 31 First Canadian Junior Team - TCSCC Archives Little Town Fig. 32 John Ross Robertson Trophy - TCSCC Archives Fig. 7 “The Glide” (W.G. Grace) - Gettyimages.ca Fig. 33 The Atholstan Trophy - TCSCC Archives Fig. 8 K.A. Auty Collection - TCSCC Archives Fig. 34 The K.A. Auty Trophy - TCSCC Archives Fig. 9 Yonge St. at Glengrove - Toronto Public Fig. 35 The Totem Ashes Trophy - TCSCC Archives Library Handbook Fig. 36 Plaque - TCSCC Archives Fig. 10 Hittite Game - TCSCC Archives Fig. 37 TCSCC Cricket Wall of Fame - TCSCC Archives Fig. 11 The Grange - ago.net Fig. 38 Sir Donald Bradman - TCSCC Archives Fig. 12 Racetrack at the Grange - torontoist.com, Fig. 39 Dr. T.D. Phillips, Publisher - torontoist.com, Wicket Little Town Wicket Little Town Fig. 13 University of Toronto Crest - Wikipedia Fig. 40 Early Canadian Flag - Wikipedia Fig. 14 Trinity College - Queen Street 1852 - Fig. 41 Queen Victoria’s Birthday - Toronto, a Pictorial torontopuliclibrary.ca Record, 1813-1882 Fig. 15 Trinity College 1925 - lostrivers.ca Fig. 42 The Daft Team - TCSCC Archives Fig. 16 Wilson Ave. - TCSCC Archives Fig. 43 Canadian Cricket Assoc. Logo - Wikipedia Fig. 17 Wilson Ave. - TCSCC Archives Fig. 44 Belgium Flag - gettyimages.ca Fig. 18 Wilson Ave. - TCSCC Archives Fig. 45 Cricket vs. Baseball - TCSCC Archives Fig. 19 Wilson Ave. - TCSCC Archives Fig. 46 Present Cricket Canada Logo - Wikipedia Fig. 20 Aerial View - TCSCC Archives Fig. 47 Toronto Cricket Skating and Curling Club - Fig. 21 Grounds - TCSCC Archives TCSCC Archives Fig. 22 Wilson Ave. - TCSCC Archives SOURCES

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